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Virginia Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in Virginia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 149 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in Virginia below and join the walking community at these great events!
October 2026
Walkers can choose the 5K route through historic downtown Franklin via the city cemetery to the hospital and back, or the family friendly 1.5 mile Pumpkin Dash. Packet pick up is available the night before or morning of the event and water st..
Walkers follow the 5K course at Deep Run Park in Richmond on Ridgefield Pkwy through a family friendly race festival. Walk up registration and early packet pick up are available and the event includes runners and a 1 mile kids run plus a costume..
Flat, scenic crushed gravel loops in Williamsburg VA; each loop is 2.215 miles with porta potties, food and parking at the loop check in. Walkers can start anytime during the 24 hours; targets include 50k (14 loops) or a marathon.
Competitive 3.1 Miles walk starts and ends near Amblers House, 2205 Jamestown Rd, on a flat scenic route via Jamestown Island and the Virginia Capital Trail. Walkers must keep one foot on the ground; awards, race T, medal and refreshments provide..
Walkers follow an open course trail of 5K at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach in an untimed community walk. The event includes a kids dash immediately after and takes place alongside the running races.
Walkers can use the on site 5K course at the Community Activities Center and Westover Park or take the virtual 5K option alongside the running races. Proceeds benefit the RMH Foundation for Breast Care and Treatment.
Walkers can join a 1 mile family walk starting and ending at Smoketree Pool on neighborhood roads with Halloween decorations and no zombies. A 3 miles neighborhood course runs alongside the fun run with undead sights.
Walkers follow a 5K park course at Bryan Park (4308 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA) alongside the running races. Activity tents including a Kids Tent, light refreshments and water, an Honor and Celebrate tent, and onsite parking are provided.
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K routes on a clear course at Midlothian Mines Park in Midlothian VA. Water is limited to the finish area at the end of each lap and staff and EMS are minimal, so walkers should plan accordingly.
The family walk is 2 Miles from 151 McIntire Pk Dr., Charlottesville, with Halloween treats en route and a post walk party at Charlottesville High School Track. Kids 12 and under free; all must register for headcount and waivers.
Walkers can follow a 3.1 Miles course that starts at 1701 Thomson Drive in Lynchburg VA, with both an in person and a virtual 5K option. Entry is capped at 400 across both formats and registration fees are $30 in person and $35 virtual.
November 2026
Walkers can complete a 3.1 Miles route at Hains Point starting near 972 Ohio Dr SW in Washington DC on a flat scenic out and back course with Potomac River views. T shirts are provided to participants registered by October 9th.
Walkers follow a 3.1 Miles course on the PSTC grounds at 6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Registration is free and the walk takes place alongside running and rucking participants.
Walk options include a 10 km race walk, a 5 km walk and a 1 mile Healthy Hike, all based at 101 Mounts Bay Rd, Williamsburg. The course is the paved Carters Grove Country Road through the county complex, with parking and same day packet p..
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K routes starting at Lois Hornsby Middle School, 850 Jolly Pond Rd, Williamsburg. The event is low pressure and local, with limited water at lap ends and the finish and no EMS on site, so walkers should plan for wea..
Walkers can choose the 3.1 Miles 5K or the 1 Miles Fun Run/Walk along the golf car path at Old Hickory Golf Course in Woodbridge VA. The 1 Mile Fun Run is untimed and packet pickup is available before the event.